Shane Lee Schultz, 43, of Neola, Utah, passed away on June 19, 2013, in Murray, Utah, after a short illness. Shane was born in Deming, N.M., Feb. 1, 1970, to George Robert and Barbara Kaye Schultz.

Shane was preceded in death by his father, George R. Schultz of Moab, Utah, and brother, Jesse Schultz of Los Alamos, N.M.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Schultz of Neola; mother, Barbara Mitchell, of Clovis, N.M.; brothers, Tony Schultz (Aidai) of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Wes Schultz (Mandy) of Bagdad, Ariz., and Kevin Schultz of Los Alamos, N.M.; daughter, Jessica Underwood-Wallace; granddaughters, Jayci and Audrey of Houston, Texas; son, Tyler Schultz, of Los Alamos, N.M.; daughter, Kalyn Schultz, of Los Alamos, N.M.; Sadie and Luna, his beloved dogs of Neola, Utah; stepchildren, Alyson Allgood (Dylan) of Neola, Utah, and Cassie Lema of Moab, Utah. He is also survived by his stepmother, Diana Webb (TJ), of The Villages, Fla; stepbrother, David Slavens (Heidi), of Minneapolis, Minn.; stepsisters, Jennifer White (Ryan) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ellen Trachman (William) of Denver, Colo. Shane is also survived by many nieces and nephews that he adored.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at 11 a.m., and services will follow at 1 p.m. at the Moab Baptist Church. Interment will be Thursday June 27 11 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Moab. A lunch will be served at Moab Baptist Church following the interment.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com

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